Just after the New Year, the west of the Zhou Dynasty had begun to prepare for war. There were merchants traveling between Guanzhong in Tokyo, and they were talking about the fact that the states were gradually replenishing grain to Fengxiang; in early February, scholars from Qinzhou rushed to Tokyo thousands of miles and wrote to the emperor to request troops to regain Qinzhou and save the people from water and fire.

The emperor was worried about the suffering of his hometown people, so he adopted the request of the scholars in Qinzhou and decided to dispatch troops to the west.

In mid-February, the emperor adopted the recommendation of Wang Pu and other prime ministers and appointed four people. Wang Jing was the chief general of the Western Expedition; Xiang Xun led the elite troops of Zhen'an, and Guo Shao led the command of the 12 infantry troops of the Guards and was divided into deputy generals; the envoy of the guest province, Zan Jurun, was in charge of the expedition and was in charge of diplomacy.

Wang Jing was waiting in Fengxiang and went out of Zhen'an. Guo Shao and the envoy of the Guest Provincial Government led the imperial guards out of Tokyo. The personnel from all over the country gathered in Fengxiang. The next day, Guo Shao went to the Guards' Office to receive a clear order from the Privy Council: Go to the expedition in five days.

Li Chongjin, the commander of the Guards Division, and Shi Yanchao, the commander of the Du Yuhou, personally met with Guo Shao and the generals of the Hu Jie Army at the official office, the First Army of the Hu Jie Army, the Commander of the Second Army, and the Commander of the Privy Council on the spot to verify the order of the dispatch of troops, and then returned to the military camp to understand the entire army... As always, the middle and lower-level soldiers only need to obey orders; the above generals confirmed that the dispatch of troops was true, and if there were any mistakes, they would not be able to escape.

Guo Shao went home as usual, and while notifying Li Chuyun to meet, he prepared the things he would accompany him. Yulian helped him pack his clothes and daily necessities. He only chose the weapons and armor he wanted to bring. A short dagger, two close-kill swords, and three bows of different strengths. Guo Shao was not good at using long weapons, so he didn't bring them himself. Last time he went back to the inner hall, he was straight out of the new armor that was ring lock armor, so he was ready to wear this pair when he went to the battle, and he also planned to bring a pair of chest armor... The arrows on the battle formation did not have eyes, and it was worth it to wear two layers of tiring.

Jingniang asked to follow again, and Guo Shao was not willing to take the woman in the army, but she said that she knew some Taoist people in Shu. Guo Shao thought about it and stopped objecting.

At this moment, Huang Blacksmith came in and reported: "Someone outside the door asked for a meeting. It was a woman who handed in this thing."

Guo Shao took it and curiously unfolded the rolled paper. It was a piece of six or seven inches of paper with two words written on it. Guo Shao, as an ancient version, still recognized Li. He casually said: "This is called a famous post, a door-like example." This was the first time Guo Shao received this thing. Zuo You and others often came to the door knocked on the door, and there was no such issue at all.

When he heard Huang Blacksmith say it was a woman, Guo Shao immediately guessed that it was probably Li Chuyun's daughter, Li.

Guo Shao paced two steps and remembered the words of Miss Li when she was in Fengxiang: It was not seen for thirty-two days, just like thirty-two years... The little lady felt that she should meet her again, and at least she said something to relieve her.

He was about to ask the blacksmith Huang to invite Mrs. Li in, but he thought that it would be difficult for an unmarried woman to enter the door alone, so he stuffed the paper in his hand into his pocket and turned around and went out.

Guo Shao walked out of the gate and saw a carriage leaning against the street, a groom sitting in front, and a maid standing outside. Guo Shao recognized the maid and confirmed that the person coming was Li Chuyun's daughter, so he stepped forward alone and said, "But Miss Li is visiting?"

A crisp voice inside said, "Let's talk in another place."

"There is a shop on the street, and I've eaten there. This is not the time to eat. The upstairs must be very quiet. How about drinking tea and having some snacks in the shop?" Guo Shao said.

Li's voice said, "Listen to the arrangements of Guo Du's envoy."

So Guo Shao walked slowly towards the street with the carriage, not far anyway. They walked to the door of the wine shop, Guo Shao touched the bag, took out a whole string of money and handed it to the maid: "You want to eat something and buy it yourself."

The maid was happy, laughed, nodded and said nothing. The waiter in the store was lying on the table and resting lazily. When she found a customer, she couldn't help but look at Li again when she raised her head. The woman was relatively free at this time. Li looked good, but it didn't make people feel strange.

Guo Shao and Li found a place to sit down and ordered two cups of tea, a portion of fried almonds, and a portion of glutinous rice dessert.

Li lowered his head and said nothing, and pinched the corner of his clothes with his hands. This situation affected Guo Shao, and he felt a little nervous when he called him. He never talked about love in his previous life, and had no time or extra money. Such experience only came from Yulian. He was blank for a moment and didn't know what to say. The cold atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

At this moment, Guo Shao was not as good as Li. Li said with voluntary advice and said embarrassedly: "I sewed two pairs of insoles, one for my father and one for you; when the warriors wear armor, the insoles should be both soft and sturdy. Most people would not sew such things... I heard that you were going to war, so I was eager to give them to you." After she said that, she took out a beautiful pink silk cloth bag.

Guo Shao was stunned, not knowing what it felt like.

Li said again: "Since Guo Duzhi has seen me, I don't want to take the initiative to look for you anymore... I think it's so humble in front of you, and doing this will make you look down on me; but this pair of insoles took a lot of time after all."

"No, no." Guo Shao touched his forehead and said hurriedly, "I'm not saying it's not taking time, but saying it's not looking down on me or something. I think..."

Before he finished speaking, Li couldn't help asking, "What do you think?"

Guo Shao was anxious, restless for a while, pretended to be so sophisticated, and said kindly: "Mr. Guo heard that Miss Li is quite famous in Binzhou and other places, and countless admirers are... I just happened to recite the lyrics in Li's mansion and asked you to see it by chance. After that, you and I were masked for only two or three times. After several encounters, my wife probably didn't understand what kind of person I am. Most of them rely on their own imagination. If a person has a good impression, of course he will think of everything in the best way. Some things are just illusions."

"Illusion?" Li frowned and thought, "What does Guo Duzhi mean to say these words? Are you telling me not to bother you anymore?"

Guo Shao hurriedly said carefully: "This is not the case. In fact, I am not happy in my heart... Which man is not complacent when I was seen by a beautiful girl?"

Li looked confused.

Guo Shao felt that he had said a lot of useless things. He turned to find that the light branches outside the window were full of buds, and said, "Spring is here. Ancient poets often use things like falling flowers and flowing water to describe such feelings. They come quickly and go quickly. Leave memories, and occasionally think of them when they think of them, they will feel beautiful; if you are not careful, they will destroy everything that is too fragile."

Li followed his gaze and muttered "fallen flowers, flowing water" in his mouth, as if he was thinking about Guo Shao's words seriously. After a while, she became angry inexplicably: "How can you be so fragile! Come quickly and go quickly. Are you trying to say that I am a woman who is fickle in the water?"

Guo Shao was stunned.

Mrs. Li pushed the beautiful silk bag on the table and said angrily: "Hold it! Just wait, I will let you understand what kind of person I am."

Guo Shao hurriedly said, "Wait!"

"When?" Li opened his eyes widened and looked at him. Guo Shao seemed a little embarrassed. He paused and said, "It's not that I don't want to win your love, nor do I think you are bad. It's just that my marriage cannot be decided yet. Could it be that after I win your love, I will abandon it in the end? Then it's better to restrain myself from the beginning. Please forgive me for Miss Li."

...When Madam Li returned to her residence in Tokyo, she was scolded by her mother, but she usually listened to her father Li Chuyun, but she was not afraid of her mother. But Li Chuyun was also busy preparing to go to war and had no intention of paying attention to her daughter.

After dinner, Madam Li couldn't help asking her father: "Does Guo Duzhi have parents alive?"

Li Chuyun thought about it and said, "No. What are you still thinking about that? Your Uncle Luo mentioned that last time. Since Guo Dushi has no mind, can we still force others to do something?"

After hearing this, Miss Li muttered: "My parents are gone, and I can't make decisions if I say anything..."

Li Chuyun stroked his beard and wondered, "Have you ever found Guo Duzhi? Why can't you make a decision?" The daughter's face turned slightly red and she didn't answer in anger. Li Chuyun immediately stood up and paced back and forth.

The little lady was very familiar with her father's habits, so she asked casually: "Dad thinks there is something strange?"

Li Chuyun pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Last time, Uncle Luo mentioned that Guo Duzhi is not only related to the prime minister in Tokyo, but also to the queen's person... Are you sure Guo Duzhi said that the marriage was unavailable to decide?"

The little girl frowned and nodded, "He said it himself."

Li Chuyun immediately pulled down his face and said seriously: "You are not allowed to go to Guo Du in the future!"

My father always favored her, not to mention that she was obedient and well-behaved. Seeing that her father's face was very unusual at this time, he was shocked: "What's the matter that makes my father teach me this lesson?"

Li Chuyun seemed impatient and said, "Don't worry about elders' affairs, just listen to dad's words! You're thinking so much, I'll know at first glance that you won't go out to bother and try to do it!" The little mother's eyes were filled with tears of grievance. Li Chuyun then realized that she was talking heavily and said, "Dad is also a guess. If Guo Dushi is really the confidant of a noble man, the noble man may make the decision for him and marry in the future. What will our Li family go to make a splash?"

Seeing that Li Xiaoniang couldn't help crying, Li Chuyun was a little upset and said, "Go to cry with you | Mom, I still have a lot to consider."

...

The people from Tokyo prepared for it. In late February, the army left the capital. Zan Jurun, the envoy of the Guest Province, also traveled west with Guo Shao.

Guo Shao rode on the horse and turned to look at Yulian in the crowd. She took Dong Sanmei and several female Taoist priests and followed the army on the street. Her eyes did not take off Guo Shao for a moment. The reluctant look made Guo Shao feel a little uncomfortable. Last year was about this season, and this year it was like this.
Chapter completed!